Russian Aircraft In Iranian Fleet: Boost For Iranian Aerial Power After IRGC 'Crushes' Israel & U.S.

Iran's is increasing its military aviation modernization efforts, focusing on its recent deal with Russia to acquire 20 Mi-171 helicopters. While the official purpose of these helicopters is for search and rescue, medical evacuation, firefighting, and disaster response, the strategic implications go much deeper. The deal is part of a broader shift as Tehran intensifies its partnership with Moscow, acquiring various Russian aircraft such as Yak-130 trainers, Mi-28 attack helicopters, and seeking advanced fighters like the Su-57. #IranRussia #MilitaryAviation #Mi171 #DefenseDeal #Geopolitics #Helicopters #StrategicPartnership #Aerospace #IranMilitary #RussiaDefense #GlobalSecurity #Modernization Times Of India (TOI) Is The Largest Selling English Daily In The World. Times Of India Videos Bring You Global News, Views And Sharp Analysis. We Track India's Global Rise, Her Increasing Engagement With The World, The Changing Geopolitical Landscape Amid Conflicts And Wars And The Emerging World Order. INTERNATIONAL NEWS | GLOBAL CONFLICTS | MIDDLE EAST WAR | CHANGING WORLD ORDER #TOILive | #TOIVideos Subscribe to the Times Of India YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt Visit our website https://www.timesofindia.com/ Follow us on X/ @timesofindia Facebook:   / timesofindia   Instagram:   / timesofindia   Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: https://bit.ly/3RYl0J9 For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India